From a Tiger to a Dolphin

Annabelle loves to make different sounds. This week, she sounds like a dolphin! So funny!! (Sorry it's dark - it was daylight, and plenty light in the room, but apparently not enough for video. Sorry!).

Mini Vacation

Last weekend, we went up north to visit with Grandma and Papa Bill. Annabelle did great on the flight, and we had a wonderful time!

It had been a few months since we'd seen Grandma and Papa Bill (Google chat is great, but in person is just better!), and Annabelle has changed so much. They were SO excited to see her. Joel and I were definitely a distant second.





And, Joel finally got to see the Firebird (affectionately called the Blue Devil). We went to a car show on Saturday - here's us with the Firebird.





We also attended church - where Annabelle was quite the star. The congregation was so excited to meet her! Once again, Joel and I were a distant second. I'm sensing a pattern that will likely continue...





By the end of the weekend, we were all pretty tired. Look how Annabelle is "propping" herself up:





We had such a wonderful time - thanks Grandma and Papa Bill!

Happy 5 Months!

Such a big girl!!! Now that she's so much more active, getting a good shot is hard! So, here was the first shot.



Then, she rolled over and started playing with the sign:



So, we propped it up, but she was still really interested in it. It was kinda hard to get her attention.





Ok, reset the sign. Reset the baby. One last try. And this is what we got. Crumpled sign and all.



Still more interested in other things. Her feet this time. She's so funny!! How has it already been 5 months??

Yet Another First

Last week, while giving Annabelle a bath, I noticed something.



Now, these may look like ordinary after a bath pictures - but look closely. Do you see what I see?



Annabelle's first FRECKLE! Right on her belly!!



Not sure how it got there, since her belly's never seen the sun, but it sure is cute!

Laughing Baby Girl!

Well, Annabelle's been laughing for a few weeks now (still delights me every single time!), and I was finally able to capture it on video. So, ignore the silly mommy and her silly voice, and listen closely for the sweetest sound ever!!

New Toy

At Mimi and Grandpa's house last weekend, Annabelle got to play with a new toy! She was a little hesitant about it, and only lasted about 5 minutes, but she liked it!





Before we know it, she'll be rolling all over that backyard!